The holiday season is bonkers for everyone. Hospitality professionals, however, might have it hardest of all.The time of year known fondly as “festive season” in the industry is particularly busy, but it also offers an opportunity to make your favorite hospitality peeps feel particularly appreciated.Screen Pilot surveyed an array of hoteliers, management teams, marketing folks and other hospitality professionals to see what they’re wishing for this year.Whether you’re shopping for clients and colleagues, have a loved one in the industry, or are rounding out a wish list for yourself, here are ten holiday gift ideas for hospitality peeps and patrons.
Asobu Coldbrew Insulated Portable Brewer$50In an industry awash with cheap tradeshow tumblers, the Asobu Coldbrew Insulated Portable Brewer is a game changer.This bottle actually brews. Combining coffee grounds, cold water and a long steeping time, the leak-proof, lightweight lifeline brews joe bold on the go and keeps it hot or cold (your call) for hours.
A Tree from The Magnolia Company$66Green makes a golden gift, which is probably one of the reasons this item made Oprah's 2017 “Favorite Things” list.While cut flowers die, and poinsettias feel out-of-place come January, a tree offers oxygen and ambiance year-round. The Magnolia Company will deliver an 18"-24" tall Magnolia tree to your hotel pal's home or office, and even select the variety best suited for the recipient's zip code.
The Airhook$25Nobody appreciates legroom more than those who fly frequently.The Airhook not only holds your drink, it mounts your phone or tablet (up to 8.5 inches tall) at eye level with the tray in the locked position, affording maximum legroom and looks of envy from fellow travelers.
Priority Pass MembershipStarting at $249For those who travel to a variety of locales, Priority Pass’ “Standard Plus” membership offers access to more than 1000 lounges worldwide.Members get ten lounge visits, with additional visits at $27 per visit, and, of course, there’s a handy app to help locate the nearest member lounge when travel plans go awry.
Cord Tacos$30Cords, cords and more cords. They’re a necessary evil that accompanies today’s mobile tech.If there’s any organizational sanity to be had, it can be found with a few cord tacos. This leather 5-pack from CB2 keeps cords knot free in a snap.
Pry Me Bottle Opener$11For the professional who believes in always being prepared, there’s the Pry.Me opener.About the size of a penny, and made of grade 5 titanium, this discrete bottle opener weighs almost nothing. Super small, crazy strong, and affordable, too.
The Carry-On by AwayStarting at $225Hospitality pros understand that all carry-on luggage isn’t equal.Try the Carry-On from Away and you'll never buy a cheap bag again. Featuring an unbreakable shell, passcode lock, well-designed interior compartments and a built-in USB charger, the result is a carry on that is beautifully, functionally minimal. Read the reviews. This luggage is beloved.
Tile Style$35Tile has offered a powerful line of tiny trackers for years. The “Tile Style,” part of the brands Pro Series, is its freshest, most fashionable offering yet.Find items using the Tile app, or use the Tile itself to find your phone. Boasting the line’s most powerful Bluetooth tracker yet, the Style is twice as loud as its predecessors, with twice the range, and is waterproof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Leather Tassel Lightning Charging Cable$60When the battery on your Apple device gets critically low, you don’t want to be searching for a USB cable.This stylish, low-profile lightning-to-USB cord is as pretty as it is portable. Concealed in lamb leather tassel cords, the cable is Apple MFi certified, cool enough to hang your keys from, and convenient enough to take anywhere.
iPhone XStarting at $999For the hospitality professional who was really, really good this year, the iPhone X is the ultimate stocking stuffer.Not only is the glass, both front and back, the most durable ever offered in a smartphone, Apple’s top-of-the-line device includes a long list of hardware and software improvements, offering hospitality professionals an opportunity to maximize productivity, as well as a chance to escape. All that, and the power to create your own pig, panda, and poo Animojis.
The holiday season is bonkers for everyone. Hospitality professionals, however, might have it hardest of all.The time of year known fondly as “festive season” in the industry is particularly busy, but it also offers an opportunity to make your favorite hospitality peeps feel particularly appreciated.Screen Pilot surveyed an array of hoteliers, management teams, marketing folks and other hospitality professionals to see what they’re wishing for this year.Whether you’re shopping for clients and colleagues, have a loved one in the industry, or are rounding out a wish list for yourself, here are ten holiday gift ideas for hospitality peeps and patrons.
Asobu Coldbrew Insulated Portable Brewer$50In an industry awash with cheap tradeshow tumblers, the Asobu Coldbrew Insulated Portable Brewer is a game changer.This bottle actually brews. Combining coffee grounds, cold water and a long steeping time, the leak-proof, lightweight lifeline brews joe bold on the go and keeps it hot or cold (your call) for hours.
A Tree from The Magnolia Company$66Green makes a golden gift, which is probably one of the reasons this item made Oprah's 2017 “Favorite Things” list.While cut flowers die, and poinsettias feel out-of-place come January, a tree offers oxygen and ambiance year-round. The Magnolia Company will deliver an 18"-24" tall Magnolia tree to your hotel pal's home or office, and even select the variety best suited for the recipient's zip code.
The Airhook$25Nobody appreciates legroom more than those who fly frequently.The Airhook not only holds your drink, it mounts your phone or tablet (up to 8.5 inches tall) at eye level with the tray in the locked position, affording maximum legroom and looks of envy from fellow travelers.
Priority Pass MembershipStarting at $249For those who travel to a variety of locales, Priority Pass’ “Standard Plus” membership offers access to more than 1000 lounges worldwide.Members get ten lounge visits, with additional visits at $27 per visit, and, of course, there’s a handy app to help locate the nearest member lounge when travel plans go awry.
Cord Tacos$30Cords, cords and more cords. They’re a necessary evil that accompanies today’s mobile tech.If there’s any organizational sanity to be had, it can be found with a few cord tacos. This leather 5-pack from CB2 keeps cords knot free in a snap.
Pry Me Bottle Opener$11For the professional who believes in always being prepared, there’s the Pry.Me opener.About the size of a penny, and made of grade 5 titanium, this discrete bottle opener weighs almost nothing. Super small, crazy strong, and affordable, too.
The Carry-On by AwayStarting at $225Hospitality pros understand that all carry-on luggage isn’t equal.Try the Carry-On from Away and you'll never buy a cheap bag again. Featuring an unbreakable shell, passcode lock, well-designed interior compartments and a built-in USB charger, the result is a carry on that is beautifully, functionally minimal. Read the reviews. This luggage is beloved.
Tile Style$35Tile has offered a powerful line of tiny trackers for years. The “Tile Style,” part of the brands Pro Series, is its freshest, most fashionable offering yet.Find items using the Tile app, or use the Tile itself to find your phone. Boasting the line’s most powerful Bluetooth tracker yet, the Style is twice as loud as its predecessors, with twice the range, and is waterproof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Leather Tassel Lightning Charging Cable$60When the battery on your Apple device gets critically low, you don’t want to be searching for a USB cable.This stylish, low-profile lightning-to-USB cord is as pretty as it is portable. Concealed in lamb leather tassel cords, the cable is Apple MFi certified, cool enough to hang your keys from, and convenient enough to take anywhere.
iPhone XStarting at $999For the hospitality professional who was really, really good this year, the iPhone X is the ultimate stocking stuffer.Not only is the glass, both front and back, the most durable ever offered in a smartphone, Apple’s top-of-the-line device includes a long list of hardware and software improvements, offering hospitality professionals an opportunity to maximize productivity, as well as a chance to escape. All that, and the power to create your own pig, panda, and poo Animojis.
